About Me
Ophthalmology is one of the most rewarding specialties in the field of medicine. By restoring our patients’ eyesight, we are uniquely positioned to preserve livelihood, restore independence, and foster quality of life that would have otherwise been lost. In the field of retina in particular, the scope of practice is immense. I'm continuously learning from my patients and am excited to come to work every morning.
Having myself been a patient once, I pride myself on being an empathic physician. I realize it can be scary to navigate through a maze of decisions and choices, especially when the stakes – your vision - are so high. I do my absolute best with each patient to make sure they can make informed decisions about their own eyes, and I don’t leave the room until the last question is answered. The decisions I make each day about my patients are the same ones I would make if I were treating my own family.
In teaching medical students, residents, and fellows through the years, I have realized how rewarding academia can be. I find that in an academic environment physicians often continue to innovate, both clinically and academically, regardless of how long they have practiced in the same field.
At the Ohio State Havener Eye Institute, we pride ourselves on being at the forefront of cutting-edge research. Currently, I'm a co-investigator in a number of different retina clinical trials, both phase II and III. I know that the medications and procedures studied in these trials are going to one day make a positive impact on the lives of our patients.
In my free time, I like to read, go ballroom dancing, hike, and travel to new places. Most of all, I enjoy playing with my nine month old and trying to see the world through his eyes.
Highlights
- Featured in multiple publications, including Open Journal of Pediatrics and Encyclopedia of Ophthalmology
- Member of American Academy of Ophthalmology, American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, and American Society of Retina Specialists
Procedures and Conditions I Treat
- Lasers
- Injections, Intraocular
- Retina
- Epiretinal Membrane
- Retinal Perforations
- Uveitis
- Wet Macular Degeneration
- Retinal Dystrophies
- Macular Edema
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Retinal Detachment
- Retinal Vein Occlusion
- Ophthalmology
- Lenses, Intraocular
- Retinal Diseases
- Eye Diseases
Locations Where I Practice
6100 North Hamilton Road
Westerville, OH 43081
614-814-8100
915 Olentangy River Road
Columbus, OH 43212
614-293-9431
484 County Line Road W.
Suite 240
Westerville, OH 43082
614-293-8116
in Eye and Ear Institute
915 Olentangy River Road
Suite 5000
Columbus, OH 43212
614-293-8116
in Outpatient Care New Albany
6100 North Hamilton Road
2nd Floor, Suite 2B
Westerville, OH 43081
614-293-8116
Please note: Not all physicians schedule patients at each listed location.
Education and Training
Education History
Medical School
University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, OH
8/18/2008 - 5/18/2012
Internship
The Christ Hospital, Cincinnati, OH
7/1/2012 - 6/30/2013
Residency
University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center, Cleveland, OH
7/1/2013 - 7/21/2016
Fellowship
Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH
6/2/2017 - 6/30/2018
Fellowship
Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH
7/1/2018 - 6/30/2020
Board Certification
American Board of Ophthalmology
10/27/2017
Academic Information
My Department
Ophthalmology
My Division
Ophthalmology
Reviews
The overall patient satisfaction rating is an average of all patient responses to the six doctor communication related questions shown below from the Clinician and Group Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems survey. For additional information about the patient satisfaction survey, please visit our Patient Satisfaction Survey page.
The comments are submitted by patients and reflect their view and opinions. The comments are not endorsed by and do not necessarily reflect the views of Ohio State Wexner Medical Center.
249 Patient Satisfaction Reviews
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Overall
4.8 out of 5
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Explains Things Carefully
4.8 out of 5
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Listens Carefully
4.8 out of 5
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Gives Understandable Instructions
4.8 out of 5
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Knows My Medical History
4.7 out of 5
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Shows Respect
4.9 out of 5
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Time Spent Together
4.7 out of 5
Consulting and Related Relationships
At The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, we support a faculty member’s research and consulting in collaboration with medical device, research and/or drug companies because a faculty member’s expertise can guide important advancements in the practice of medicine and improve patient care. In order to provide effective management of these relationships, the University requires annual disclosures from all faculty members with external interests related to their University responsibilities.
As of 09/29/2023, Dr. Livshitz has reported no relationships with companies or entities.
Very professional
Good, professional
Friendly Described condition
Good overall, but did not seem to have carefully evaluated why the appointment was scheduled to meet with her.
Once I was brought back, my scans, test, etc, went quickly
She was very pleasant and explained every detail of my exam and findings.
Very experienced
Always takes her time and answers my questions
Very thorough, knowledgeable and professional.
Remembers all my past eye health experience in detail and addresses all my questions with patience and thorough responses.
I recently did a genetic test that showed the genetic marker for retinitis pigmentosa. I scheduled to talk to a specialist about it for the first time, and all I got was "well you're not showing symptoms so there's nothing we can do." I got no education about what RP is, the expected rate/onset time of deterioration, symptoms I should be looking out for, any upcoming gene therapy options, types of vision supports I might benefit from, family planning since this is a genetic condition (I'm in my late 20s) I was made to feel weird that I had scheduled an appointment in the first place, even though I have a long family history of RP and blindness.
Dr L shows amazing compassion and gives her patients a sense that they are her only concern. I trust her judgement and her hands
I feel she is the best
Good
I have always been treated very well
The very best!!! She is very thorough, explains everything so I understand. Very kind and gentle. I wish she was my Doctor for everything.
The doctor took the time to ask me about my life and family also I was referred to her office by Dr. Weed and she knew him very well and we talked about how kind and smart a person he is
Love her attitude and care. She is very special.
It was a good, professional visit.
Excellent
Excellent. Dr Livshitz is kind and very professional. Feel very comfortable with her knowledge of my eye problems we love her
Limited time with me. Seemed very rushed
Fantastic doctor!
Very knowledgeable.
All good. The doctor was attentive, listened and explained things very well.
Good
Dr. Livshitz is always very courteous and caring.
She answered all my questions.
She was very aloof. She also volunteered very little information about her findings; I had to ask her specific questions in order to get any information at all. I recently moved to central Ohio and was just transferring doctors, so fortunately, I already knew something about my condition and knew what to ask. I left the visit questioning whether she's the doctor for me; I may keep looking for someone else.
Dr. Livshitz is outstanding. I am in very good hands!
My provider is the best. I love her and I hope I always have her as my provider!
Took the time to explain in detail and also to answer all my questions.
Dr. Livshitz injects my L eye every 5-6 weeks for wet macular degen. She provides safe consistent care and always is happy and welcoming of questions. When necessary I greatly respect her as my provider and is one of the best who has provided my health care. I evaluate hospitals & providers as my profession and would rate her and her team a 99+++ on each visit I have had over the last 20 months. Thank you!!
Awesome. She explained very well what was going on, the progress so fast and what I had to do.
Excellent
Very good
All good.
Gave me confidence that she knew what she was doing.
She is wonderful! I love her!!
Always empathetic & kind.
All good
Excellent Care
Great.
Thorough examination of my eyes/friendly & upbeat.
They were all good.
She always knows who I am and acts genuinely concerned about my health and well being. She is extremely knowledgeable and conveys concerns and issues in an easily understandable manner.
I really liked my doctor and look forward to seeing her as discussed in a year.
Excellent - Answered any questions we had.
Explaining my condition clearly to me
All good
Very caring and knowledgeable.
My provider didn't rush through my visit. My provider answered all my questions.
No bad experience
Very understanding and kind.
The doctor was awesome! She was very thorough in explaining my situation and what was needed to treat my medical need.
Dr. Livshitz is a fine - young doctor, she takes her time, always gives you the best service she can in spite of her being moved to a closet area where everything was piled up, not allowing her to move around the treatment room easy - comfortably.
Excellent!
Caring. Knowledgable. Expert. Professional. Kind.
Dr lovshitzz is amazing ! Gentle lions and personable
Very good.
Great
Professional and concern with my situation with my health.
Excellent.
My doctor is perfect very nice person
The care that I was given was very professional & caring.
She was pleasant and seemed knowledgable. I was wanting to get Into the Albany Center because my first eye appointment was far from my house so was glad that the other office set the appointment up for me. I did have to wait over and hour to be seen.
My care provider always give off her best - very best service that meet my need, condition whenever I visit.
Very nice.
I liked Dr. L. a lot - She is very knowledgeable.
Irina is a great listener who seems to be genuinely interested in helping her patients!
She was great.
Excellent care.
Very good.
My doctor is very wonderful person she told me everything about my eyes.
Good experience; Dr. Livshitz changed the frequency of my treatments after reviewing details of my scan. Thanked them for doing that.
My whole experience was great! Very professional.
Was very impressed and very satisfied over the whole experience. I was sent to OSU by another dr. and the caring and calm Dr. Livshitz changed the mess I was coming to her for. If I ever needed to come back I would not be anxious!
Made me feel very comfortable and reassured that my problem was going to be resolved.
Dr. Irina Livshitz is the BEST Doctor in my book. I am sure she always review/ Image the past/present conditions of my eyes before she sees me. She is very compassionate doctor anyone should be lucky to have as care provider.
Aloof, indifferrnt, uncaring